Blotter: Woman reports alleged assault to police

A woman
met with officers at the Denton Police Department on Saturday to report that
she had allegedly been assaulted at her apartment complex by an unknown
suspect, according to a police report.

The woman
told police that at about 3 a.m., she was at a swimming pool in the 1300 block
of Dallas Drive, according to the report.

She said
the suspect asked for her phone number, but he became upset when she refused
and they began exchanging words.

As the
woman attempted to leave, the suspect grabbed her from behind and put his hand
around her throat, according to the report.

The woman
told police that she broke free and tried to flee, but the suspect tackled her.

A friend
of the woman saw what was happening and as he approached, the suspect left the
scene, according to the report.

The case
is still open and pending. No arrests had been made at the time the report was
filed.

Other reports

9100
block of Teasley Lane — A man reported that two men allegedly took more than just the
payment for cable installation at his house Saturday, according to a police
report.

The man
told police that while he was at a friend’s house, two men came to install
cable at his home.

The man
said that he had left his wallet on a counter dividing the living room from the
kitchen in his house, and that evening, he realized that about $100 was
allegedly missing from the wallet.

The case
is still open and pending investigation.

200
block of East Hickory Street —A vehicle traveling the wrong way on a one-way
street prompted an officer to quickly pull the motorist over and perform an
investigation to see if the woman was driving while intoxicated, according to a
police report.

The woman
was arrested and charged with DWI. A passenger in the vehicle also was arrested
and charged with public intoxication, according to the report.

While
collecting the driver’s property at the jail, the officer found several
prescription medications in her possession that were not prescribed to her. The
driver was then charged with two counts of possession of dangerous drugs and
one count of possession of a controlled substance.

— John D. Harden

Reach
the Denton police narcotics tip line at 940-565-5801. Denton County Crime
Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest
in these or other crimes. Callers will remain anonymous. Call 1-800-388-TIPS
(8477).

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